Procurement Pivots®
Episodes
EP 41: The Procurement Visibility Gap: What Your LinkedIn Might Be Costing You
20 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send us Fan MailIn today’s procurement career market, visibility is no longer optional. Yet many procurement professionals remain hesitant, quiet or...
EP 40: Internal Leverage: The Procurement Career Advantage Many Miss
13 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send us Fan MailIn this episode of Procurement Pivots, we explore a topic that often feels uncomfortable but quietly shapes careers more than performa...
EP 39: From Operational to Strategic Procurement - The Reality Behind the Shift
06 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send us Fan MailIn this episode of Procurement Pivots, we unpack one of the most talked-about transitions in the profession: the move from operational...
EP 38: Owning Your Strengths: The Competitive Advantage in Procurement Careers
30 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send us Fan MailIn this episode of Procurement Pivots, we explore why owning your strengths is not simply a development exercise and how procurement p...
EP 37: Resetting as a Procurement Team After Restructure
23 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send us Fan MailNavigating Restructure in Procurement Series – Part 4In this final episode of our four-part series on navigating restructure in proc...
EP 36: The Procurement Leader’s Role in Times of Uncertainty
16 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textNavigating Restructure in Procurement Series – Part 3In this third episode of our four-part series on navigating restructures in procurem...
EP 35: Rebuilding Confidence After Internal Change
09 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textNavigating Restructure in Procurement Series – Part 2In Part 2 of our series on navigating restructure in procurement, Donna and Laura sh...
EP 34: Building Momentum After Redundancy
02 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textNavigating Restructure in Procurement – Series Part 1In this new four part series, we explore the realities of navigating restructure in ...
EP 33: Building Stronger Procurement Teams Through the 7-Step P.R.O.C.U.R.E® Framework
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textIn this episode, Laura takes us behind the scenes of the team coaching work she has been delivering across procurement functions in the UK ...
EP 32: 6 Steps to Position Yourself for a Successful External Move in 2026
16 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textIn this episode, Donna and Laura revisit one of the most requested topics on the podcast: positioning, with a dedicated focus on external c...
EP 31: The Career Story Behind Coaching for Procurement
09 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textDonna Bowden Interviews Laura SellersThis week, we continue our two-part mini-series where we turn the microphones on each other.After m...
EP 30: The Career Story Behind Narrate Your Career
02 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textLaura Sellers Interviews Donna BowdenThis week, we are doing something a little different.After more than 25 episodes, one question has ...
EP 29: Securing the Support You Need to Achieve Your 2026 Goal
26 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textPart 4: Your Procurement Pivot Plan for 2026: A 4-Step Series to Set, Shape and Achieve Your Career GoalsThis is the final episode in ou...
EP 28: Part 3 - Anticipating Obstacles and Strengthening Your Path Forward
19 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textPart 3 of Your Procurement Pivot Plan for 2026: A 4-Step Series to Set, Shape and Achieve Your Career GoalsIn this third episode of the ...
EP 27: Part 2 - Calibrating Your Goal
12 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textPart 2 of of Your Procurement Pivot Plan for 2026: A 4-Step Series to Set, Shape and Achieve Your Career GoalsWelcome back to our Januar...
EP 26: Part 1 - Getting Clear on What You Really Want in 2026
05 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textPart 1 of Your Procurement Pivot Plan for 2026: A 4-Step Series to Set, Shape and Achieve Your Career GoalsThis January, we are doing so...
EP 25: REFLECTIONS from Procurement Pivots 2025: The Key Insights to Help All of Us in 2026
29 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textAs we wrap up 2025, we’re closing the year with something a little different. This episode is an honest and uplifting reflection on th...
EP24: SUMMARY of the Procurement Pivots Podcast Episodes in 2025: The Common Patterns Behind Procurement Career Pivots
22 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWelcome to Episode 24 of the Procurement Pivots Podcast.In this final episode of our PIVOTS series, we take a step back and bring you a ...
EP 23: TRIGGERS in Procurement Careers: Spot the Patterns That Keep Holding You Back
15 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWhat triggers you in your procurement career?In this episode, we explore a topic that quietly shapes confidence, decision making and mom...
EP 22: OBSTACLES in Procurement Careers: The Mix of Internal and External Challenges Holding You Back
08 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWhat do you do when you feel stuck in your procurement career and cannot quite work out why?In this episode, we explore the wide range o...
EP 21: VISION in Procurement: The Future You Shape in Your Career and Your Function
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWhat does vision really mean in a procurement career, and why does it matter more today than ever?In this episode, we explore how having...
EP 20: INFLUENCE in Procurement: The Art of Being Heard, Trusted and Taken Seriously
24 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textInfluence is one of the most essential and misunderstood skills in procurement.In this episode, we unpack what it really means to influe...
EP 19: PLANNING for Success in Procurement: Create the Career You Actually Want
17 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWhat does it really take to create a procurement career that feels right for you, not one that just happens to you?In this episode, we e...
EP 18: STORYTELLING in Procurement: The Hidden Advantage in Your Career Toolkit
10 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textHow well are you storytelling in your procurement career?In this episode, we explore how storytelling has become one of the most powerfu...
EP 17: TRUTH in Procurement: The Network You Need Already Exists, You’re Just Not Owning It
03 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWhat if the network you need to move forward in your procurement career is already there, and you’re simply not using it?In this Truth...
EP 16: OVERWHELM in Procurement Careers: When Progress Feels Impossible
27 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWhat happens when everything just feels too much?In this episode, we tackle a feeling that almost every procurement professional experie...
EP 15: VALIDATION in Procurement: Turning Recognition into Influence
20 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode, we talk about an underlying theme in our coaching sessions: validation.Whether it’s feeling unseen by stakeholders, o...
EP 14: IMPOSTER SYNDROME in Procurement Careers: From Self-Doubt to Self-Belief
13 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWhat does imposter syndrome really mean for procurement professionals, and how can we move past it?In this episode, we dive into one of ...
EP 13: PROGRESS Over Perfection in Procurement: Why Action Beats the ‘Perfect Plan’
06 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIs perfection really the goal – or is it actually holding you back?In this episode, we explore how striving for perfection can stall p...
EP 12: SELF-EMPLOYMENT and Procurement: The Grit Behind the Growth
29 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWhat does self-employment really look like in the procurement world?In this episode, we open up about the realities of running your own ...
EP 11: TRUTH in Procurement: Stop Fuelling the Perception, Start Shaping the Narrative
22 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWhat are the hard truths about how procurement is perceived, and what role do we play in shaping that?In this episode, we tackle one of ...
EP 10: OWNERSHIP in Procurement: Choosing What You Can Control
15 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWhat does ownership really mean in your procurement career?In this episode, we explore how ownership goes beyond accountability. It is a...
EP 09: VALUES That Protect You From Costly Career Mistakes in Procurement
08 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWhat role do values really play in your procurement career?In this episode, we explore why knowing and honouring your core values isn’...
EP 08: IDENTITY in Procurement: You’re More Than Just Your Job Title
01 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWhat does identity really mean in your procurement career?In this episode, we explore a topic that shows up frequently in coaching - how...
EP 07: PURPOSE-Driven Progress: Navigating Tough Times and Tough Decisions in Procurement
25 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWhat keeps you grounded in your procurement career when things feel uncertain or hard?In this episode, we explore the role of purpose. N...
EP 06: SELF-REFLECTION for Real Results: Sustainable Shifts for Procurement Careers
18 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWhat role does self-reflection really play in progressing your procurement career?In this episode, we unpack what it means to slow down ...
EP 05: TRANSITION in Procurement: Navigating the Change You Choose (and the Change You Don’t)
11 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textTransitions are inevitable in any career. But navigating them with clarity, confidence and compassion is where the real challenge lies.I...
EP 04: OPPORTUNITY Mindset (Creating, Not Just Waiting in Your Procurement Career)
04 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textEP 04: OPPORTUNITY Mindset (Creating, Not Just Waiting in Your Procurement Career)What does opportunity really look like in procurement?...
EP 03: VISIBILITY That Works for You: Raising Your Profile Intentionally
28 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWhat does visibility mean in your procurement career?In this episode, we dive into one of the most common challenges that comes up in co...
EP 02: IMPACT You Can Own - Stakeholders, Teams and Self-Leadership
21 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWhat does impact really mean in your procurement career?In this episode, we explore a theme that shows up in almost every coaching conve...
EP 01: POSITIONING With Purpose in your Procurement Career (ditch the should, embrace the want)
14 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWelcome to Episode 01 of the Procurement Pivots Podcast.In this episode, we’re diving into one of the most important and often overloo...
Welcome to Procurement Pivots
12 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textHello and welcome to the very first episode of the Procurement Pivots podcast.We’re Donna Bowden and Laura Sellers, two coaches who wo...